
PC-DMIS 2024.2
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Features and Key Improvements in PC-DMIS 2024.2
Introducing Metrology Mentor for PC-DMIS
Metrology Mentor is a Nexus application that can be used for automating the creation of PC-DMIS measurement routines directly from CAD data. It automatically applies the most appropriate measurement strategy to a given feature while generating a collision-free path.
Customer GD&T is verified, and any detected errors are highlighted. It consolidates metrology parts, plans and program data into a single, easy-to-use, modern UX.
It also enables users to define the CMM digital twin which synchronizes with a CMM in a customer’s facility. Sign up for a free Nexus account and try Metrology Mentor for PC-DMIS today.
Execution Time estimate
The topmost requested feature in our Ideas Center, PC-DMIS can now estimate the execution time for a measurement routine in seconds without running it on a CMM. PC-DMIS takes into account the path, CMM move speed and acceleration, the time to rotate a wrist, the time taken to measure a hit point and time taken to change a probe via a rack and more.AltaScan Max and MarvelScan
These easy to use handheld scanners from Hexagon launched in June 2024. The software bundled with these scanners handles data acquisition and basic reporting; the scan data can also be exported for use in PC-DMIS. Buttons have been added to the pointcloud & mesh toolbars in PC-DMIS which, automatically import new COP or MESH data. The data can be used with existing PC-DMIS CAD models.QIF export
PC-DMIS now gives ability to output result data in QIF Format Feature IDs and Characteristic IDs within the QIF MBD CAD model can be measured and associated with PC-DMIS report data.
QIF output file can contain single or multiple execution reports .
New calculation method for Laser Auto Cylinders and Studs including threaded features
When extracting Auto Cylinder features from Laser data, in some cases the part’s variance and data quality may cause errors on program execution when datasets are sparse. This mostly occurs on robotic cells. The new additional “Constrained Axis” calculation method helps stabilize the execution results when data is sparse.Siemens Teamcenter PLM integration with 4-tier support
Save, retrieve and version control PC-DMIS measurement routines directly from Teamcenter – Siemens’ leading Product Lifecycle Management software. CAD models can also be imported from this central resource. The new integration offers customizable set up and provides huge time savings and greater convenience for Teamcenter users.PC-DMIS 2024.2 offers other new features and improvements, including:
Expanded roughness reporting with white light sensor
New commands added to measure roughness for the 1mm Chromatic White Light Sensor Probe. Roughness can now be measured on the same machine that measures dimensions - offering greater convenience and time saving. Roughness Scan command – scans the part surface for roughness with selected parameter. Roughness Construction command – construct roughness scan from CWS linear open scan, or by reading data from files in supported formats (.dat, .xyz, .smd)
Many types of filter selection are also included. Roughness can be output as a plot in a Report as well as Vector Graphic plot in PDF format.
Improved collision speed detection for HP-L-10.10
PC-DMIS can now detect potential collisions much faster when using the HP-L-10.10 before executing a measurement routine Collision detection takes place in offline mode where the measurement path can be simulated before execution. This represents a huge time saving for HP-L-10.10 scanner users.Global Parameters for scan strategies
Create and select Global parameters and use for multiple adaptive scan features with similar parameter requirements. For for Line, Circle, Plane, Cone and Cylinder adaptive scanning strategies.
Non-Contact Sensors added to environment configurator
Users can now configure their non-contact sensors on portable devices via the environment configurator. This delivers the same workflow for all device types (stationary, portable, vision).
Show / Hide functionality enhancement for Loop feature
Neater display – easier navigation with show / hide functionality for looped features.
PC-DMIS Improvements for Robotic Automation
A range of improvements that offer a better user experience and performance for Hexagon Robotic Automation users
- Added support for Execution Manager
- Added the ability to show/hide OnError results dialog at the end of execution
- Improved handling of very large pointclouds -can now handle any file size.
- Improved feature extraction where scan patches overlap
Improvements for ESF (VWMP)
A new set of visualization tools has been added to the ESF (VWMP) Laser features. Immediately shows the quality of the dataset before feature extraction.
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